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Everything OK in Murray-land thus far

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Here are 10 things we learned on Day 4

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

No food for you, Serena

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Though it's too little, too late for Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams' hunger is showing on the court -- and off it.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Sharapova still has work to do

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Here are the five things we learned on Day 1 at Wimbledon.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Player Web sites tell the story

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Who knew Roger Federer tinkered with the piano or that Ana Ivanovic was learning Spanish? Thanks to player Web sites, fans are connecting with their heroes like never before.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Nadal's monopoly on clay indefinite

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

To suggest the likes Andy Murray or David Nalbandian could upset Rafael Nadal on clay is ludicrous. The world No. 1 has undisputed authority on dirt.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Clisters return adds new dynamic

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Kim Clijsters' comeback will add excitement to the chaotic hierarchy on the WTA Tour. But after a two-year hiatus, and the addition of a wriggling toddler, success is no guarantee.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

The Worm wriggling his way up

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Don't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Australian Open final instant analysis

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Follow all the action as Serena Williams and Dinara Safina battle for the Australian Open title.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Williams reaches fourth Aussie final

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Serena Williams dispatched another Russian, the surging Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 6-4 to reach a fourth Australian Open final in yet another odd-numbered year.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Medley of injuries have taken their toll

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Imagine being subjected to a two-hour nap for merely hanging up a painting. Such was the case for Taylor Dent, who is among a select few former standouts attempting to come back from injuries.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Fresh hope awaits some in 2009

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Richard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

Which players are destined to have breakout seasons in 2009?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Last year we had Juan Martin Del Potro and Agnieszka Radwanska. So which players have the deftness, desire and requisite skills to break through in 2009? Ravi Ubha looks at the most likely candidates.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

2008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Is breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Jankovic leads star-laced field at Sony Ericsson Championships

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

A season rife with drama and volatility will culminate this week at the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar. Although Jelena Jankovic already has cemented the top world ranking, this event will showcase which player is the true queen of 2008.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Future of Australian Open in doubt

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The Australian Open is truly a blissful event, a time of year when bygones are bygones and everyone begins on a clean slate. So what has the tournament so perturbed? Ravi Ubha explains.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008